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JANUARY 12, 2010

Subaru brought its gull-wing Hybrid Tourer Concept, first introduced at the Tokyo Motor Show last year ( earlier post ) to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit to highlight its announcement that it will develop a gas/electric hybrid system based on the boxer engine for launch in 2012. Tags: Brief.

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APRIL 5, 2010

Included in the 34 FY2010 SBIR Phase I awards are the following biofuel and emissions-reduction projects: Technology Specialists, “Thermochemical Biofuels Production from Biomass Waste Materials”, $70,000. Emissions Reduction for Two-Stroke Engines”, $70,000. Small particulate emissions, such as those that fall within the PM2.5

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MAY 5, 2010

The Net-Zero Neighborhood is based on local generation using renewables; distributed energy storage in proportion to the population; electric transportation as an integral part of energy storage; energy becoming a consumer commodity that is bought and sold in a local marketplace; and a new jobs base in the form of local energy service providers.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

By including upstream emissions from fuels, GHG emissions from cities exceed those attributed to direct end-use by up to 24% (for Toronto). By including upstream emissions from fuels, the researchers found that GHG emissions attributable to cities exceed those from direct end use by up to 24%. Tonnes CO 2 e/capita.

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OCTOBER 15, 2010

Rentech’s Rialto Project ( earlier post ) is designed to produce approximately 640 barrels per day of renewable synthetic fuels, primarily RenDiesel, and approximately 35 MW of renewable electric power (RenPower) from urban green waste diverted from landfills. Tags: Brief.

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California Diesel Audi Miles 210

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) is awarding $100 million in Economic Recovery Act funding to 43 transit agencies for projects to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from both vehicles and facilities. The Federal Transit Administration reviewed more than $2 billion in applications for these funds.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2009

Accenture has identified 12 technologies that it concludes have the potential to disrupt the current views of transport fuels supply, demand and GHG emissions over the next 10 years. This is coupled with the innovation seen in first-generation players to drive down costs, energy and water use, and GHG emissions. Source: Accenture.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2010

In addition to the hybrid model, the Auris 2010 powertrain line-up also offers three gasoline and three diesel engines offering the performance and economy-enhancing benefits of Toyota Optimal Drive. L/100km (62 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 89 g/km. L/100km (62 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 89 g/km. Earlier post.).

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OCTOBER 27, 2009

UK-based Axon Automotive, a spin-off from Cranfield University, previewed a pre-production plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) version of its lightweight city car at the Milton Keynes Science Festival. The Axon gasoline-powered city car uses existing engine technology and carbon fibre material advances to offer 100 mpg UK (83.3

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FEBRUARY 6, 2010

Nissan is entering into an agreement with the City of Houston to advance zero-emission mobility in the city by promoting the development of an electric-vehicle charging network and policies to support widespread adoptions of electric cars. Tags: Brief. Washington D.C., and with Houston-based Reliant Energy.

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Houston Nissan San Diego San Francisco 218

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OCTOBER 9, 2009

While including all fuels under a carbon cap is necessary for an effective climate policy, DeCicco argues, it is not sufficient for addressing all fuels-related emissions. “ In particular, it fails to cover many GHG emissions during the production of biofuels and their feedstocks. The “renewability shortcut ”.

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Carbon Emissions Renewable Transportation 210

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

The future car “Made in Eisenach” is geared towards customers who need a small-sized fuel-efficient car in urban areas, for example, but who do not want to compromise on technology, design or convenience. At a later stage, this car might also provide the opportunity of a battery-electric (BEV) version for zero-emission driving in city areas.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2010

and ISFC reduction of 16% in comparison with an SI gasoline engine part load. In his presentation, de Boer noted that while gasoline SI efficiency is constrained by thermal efficiency, throttling and compression ratio, the Transonic system has low heat losses, unthrottled operation, and a high compression ratio. Click to enlarge.

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Engine Fuel Gasoline-Electric Gasoline 240

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JUNE 17, 2010

GM announced that the first buyers of the Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle with extended-range capability will be eligible for one of 4,400 free home charging stations. To encourage consumer purchases of electric vehicles, federal grants and other funds have been awarded to install more than 15,000 home charge stations.

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MARCH 25, 2010

In celebration of its 25 th birthday, BMW Forschung und Technik (Research and technology) GmbH premiered the results of two projects designed to highlight ways of reducing fuel consumption and emission values: a prototype fuel-cell hybrid vehicle, and a concept for using an on-board reformer to produce hydrogen from conventional hydrocarbon fuel.

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BMW Hydrogen Hybrid Fuel 220

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AUGUST 30, 2009

In 1975, General Ernesto Geisel, then-president of Brazil, ordered the country’s gasoline supply mixed with 10% ethanol. The level was raised to 25% over the next five years, which was intended to maintain a constant Brazilian gasoline supply for an ever-increasing demand. These were arguably the first flex-fuel vehicles.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2010

liter Theta II gasoline engine is mated to a small electric motor and drives the front wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission without the traditional torque converter. The system’s configuration does not require a high-capacity electric motor and generator, saving weight and cost.

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Kia Hybrid Auto Gasoline-Electric 225

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JANUARY 9, 2010

To achieve its goals, Peugeot is relying on a new products strategy that includes electric propulsion (the i0n i-MiEV-derived electric car) and E-Vivacity scooter from 2010; diesel hybrid in the 3008 from 2011 ( earlier post) ; e-HDi (microhybrid) from 2011 on the entire diesel range; and a plug-in diesel hybrid in 2012. Full Hybrid.

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OCTOBER 2, 2010

The MBtech Reporter concept plug-in hybrid pickup truck study recently introduced at the IAA Commercial Vehicles show in Hanover featured a customized drive concept named “DualX E-Drive” The drive system combines a 70 kW electric motor with a turbocharged 1.2-liter Tags: Hybrids Plug-ins. As the Reporter is a.

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Plug-in Concept Plug Hybrid 218

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MAY 29, 2010

27 electric city car concept. Gordon Murray Design has announced the specification and performance targets for the T.27 27 City Car, a pure electric drive vehicle designed to fully optimize packaging, weight and performance. Tags: Electric (Battery). This is the configuration that will power the T.27

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Zytek Li-ion Cars Electric 210

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

The ix-Metro is a hybrid-electric CUV for the European sub-B segment which promises CO 2 emissions of 80g/km. Hyundai will stage the world debut of the ix-Metro—a new hybrid-electric CUV concept for the European sub-B segment which promises CO 2 emissions of 80 g/km—at the upcoming Frankfurt Auto Show. Click to enlarge.

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Hyundai Czech Republic Concept Hybrid 218

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

liter, 3-cylinder Range Extender engine with integrated electrical generator. In a series hybrid vehicle, the Range Extender engine is attached to an electricity generator and provides an efficient source of energy to power the electric motor directly or charge the vehicles battery. The Lotus 1.2-liter, Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 4, 2010

Key enablers are improvements and innovation in powertrains including gasoline direct injection, turbocharging, electric hybrids, plug-in hybrids, light-weight materials and design, and more. liter Theta II 4-cylinder gasoline engine mated to an electric motor-boosted 6-speed automatic transmission. Earlier post.)

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MPG Hyundai America Fuel Economy 223

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

liter THP gasoline engine at the front and a rear electric motor. liter THP 81 kW (110 bhp), 195 N·m (144 lb-ft) gasoline engine is one of the future family of three-cylinder engines currently under development as part of PSA Group’s engine downsizing strategy. Tags: Hybrids.

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APRIL 2, 2010

Yesterday, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National High Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) jointly established increasingly stringent greenhouse gas emission standards under the Clean Air Act for 2012 through 2016 model-year vehicles and fuel economy standards under the Corporate Average Fuel Economy program, respectively.

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OCTOBER 1, 2010

The technology pathways are intended to show the different cost impacts of achieving different levels of stringency, if the industry were to place more or less emphasis on hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and electric vehicles as compared to advanced gasoline technologies and vehicle mass reduction. A common theme across the. Technologies.

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APRIL 11, 2013

The power plant then combusts the more energy dense syngas to produce electricity. PNNL is refining the earlier prototype to increase its efficiency while creating a design that can be made at a reasonable price. Our system will enable power plants to use less natural gas to produce the same amount of electricity they already make.

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OCTOBER 23, 2010

But fuel tax revenues have not kept pace because the federal government and most states have not increased gasoline tax rates since early 1990s, while inflation has eroded their real buying power. User Charges Based on Fuel Consumption (Gasoline and Carbon Taxes). In the meantime, cars and trucks have become more fuel-efficient.

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Transportation Fuel Tax Tax Gasoline-Electric 199

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2009

ALTe’a electric drive system, designed to replace a base V-8 internal combustion engine powertrain, improves fuel economy from 80% to 200%. The idea of converting existing vehicles that had very low fuel economy with Range Extended Electric Powertrains is an advanced idea especially considering the patents that come with it.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2010

The new base model is simply designated as “Insight” The Insight LX and top-of-the-line Insight EX are still available. liter i VTEC gasoline engine and a DC brushless 10 kW electric motor that together contribute to an EPA-estimated city/highway/combined fuel economy rating of 40/43/41 miles per gallon US (5.74

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Insight Honda Standards Honda Insight 247

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NOVEMBER 5, 2009

Bill Gibson Chairman, Zytek Automotive; Lord Drayson , Science and Innovation Minister; and Gordon Murray, Chief Executive and Technical Director, Gordon Murray Design. Consortium partners for the electric T.27 27 project are Gordon Murray Design as the lead organization and Zytek Automotive Limited. Click to enlarge.

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Zytek Manufacturer Cars Electric 225

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NOVEMBER 4, 2009

St1 will concentrate on optimizing high-blend bio-ethanol designed to replace fossil gasoline for Finnish conditions and minimizing the environmental impact of its use, while Neste Oil will focus on developing other bio-components suitable for blending with conventional gasoline. Tags: Ethanol Europe Fuels.

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Oil Finland Gasoline Gasoline-Electric 244

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APRIL 13, 2010

A study by Jonn Axsen and Ken Kurani from the Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Davis, estimates electricity and gasoline use under three recharging scenarios. They also involved the respondent’s in the design—e.g., the electric range capability—of the PHEV. Plug and play.

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Plug-in Plug PHEV Electric Vehicles 210

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OCTOBER 20, 2010

liter engine will be one of the first on the market to combine gasoline direct injection (DI) with twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) and E85 flex fuel capability. liter DOHC I-4 engine with twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT), direct gasoline injection and E85 flex fuel capability. Click to enlarge.

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Engine 2012 Ford Fuel 220

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APRIL 7, 2009

The 2010 Karma, planned to retail for $87,900 before tax credits, is designed to travel approximately 50 miles emission-free, powered by a Lithium-ion battery that can be charged in a few hours from any 110- or 240-volt household outlet. Tags: Brief. After 50 miles, a 2.0 Future plans include a lower cost vehicle.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

The blower airflow is reduced when set to “high” and operation of the supplementary electrical heating system is stopped, further cutting the amount of power used. liter V8 gasoline engine and 165 kW electric motor produces a maximum 439 bhp (327 kW) and 520 N·m (383 lb-ft) of torque, giving 0 to 100 km/h acceleration in 6.3

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MAY 13, 2010

ISE currently delivers gasoline, diesel and fuel cell series hybrid systems for the transit industry. On-board system operations processes are optimized through the use of the ISE-developed electric accessory assembly. Emissions Reductions. Tags: Fleets Heavy-duty Hybrids Natural Gas. Long Life Energy Storage.

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